IN PHOTOS: DAVRAA Meet 2018 kicks off in President’s hometown

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — It was a parade of colors as delegates from all over Davao region proudly bannered their respective teams during the opening ceremony of the Davao Regional Athletic Association Meet 2018 (DAVRAA) on Sunday, February 18.

The atmosphere became even more vibrant and exciting as boxing legend and Senator Manny Pacquiao himself spoke in front of more than 7,000 delegates from five provinces and six cities at the University of Mindanao’s sports complex here.

Davao City officials said this ​wa​s a comeback for the city in hosting sporting events since it has been years the city hosted such​ activity.​

Here are some photo highlights during the opening ceremony:

MARCH ON. Young athletes from Compostela Valley province hold their hats as they march during the parade. (Mark Joy G. Basallajes / davaotoday.com)

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